Boat Repair Schools

The demand for boat repair professionals will increase by 6 percent through 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A small number of post-secondary schools offer training programs in marine technology or marine mechanics. These private institutions prepare students for careers in the field of boat repair through a combination of classroom coursework and hands-on experience working with real boat engines and other equipment.
  1. WyoTech

    • WyoTech is a private trade school originally founded Laramie, Wyoming, that has grown to have six campuses across the United States. The school offers its marine technology certificate program at its Daytona campus in Ormond Beach, Florida. Students in the program receive training with vessel power transmissions, inboard and outboard engine propulsion systems, diesel engines, power generation systems and marine electronics. Students then specialize in either advanced diesel and power generation or off-road power, which incorporates training in the repair of other small-engine propelled vehicles like snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. The school offers courses during morning, afternoon and evening hours. Eligible students can receive federal loans and grants, veteran's benefits and institutional scholarships to help cover the program's cost. Job placement assistance is available.

      WyoTech

      70 Destination Daytona Lane

      Ormond Beach, FL, 32174

      386-255-0295

      wyotech.edu

    MMI Marine Mechanics Institute

    • Commonly called MMI, the Marine Mechanics Institute is in Orlando, Florida. The school offers a 51-week marine mechanic certificate program, which covers the repair and maintenance of outboard, stern drive, two- and four-stroke and diesel marine engines. Other topics covered in the program are fuel and electrical systems, hulls and boat trim. Students also receive manufacturers' training from a variety of boat makers, including Honda, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, Yamaha and MercTech. Classes start every three weeks and are held primarily during daytime hours. A limited number of internships are available for students. Qualified students are eligible for federal financial aid, veteran's benefits and institutional scholarships. The college offers free job placement assistance.

      MMI Marine Mechanics Institute

      2202 Taft Vineland Road

      Orlando, FL 32837

      877-201-3152

      uti.edu

    New England Institute of Technology

    • The New England Institute of Technology is a private vocational school in Warwick, Rhode Island. The college offers an associate of science degree in marine technology. The program requires 18 months to complete with the option to study during the day or in the evening and classes start four times per year. Students in the program take classes in engine theory, electricity fundamentals, marine electronics, outboard engines, welding and cutting, fuel systems, marina and boat yard management, fuel injections, marine surveying and fiberglass fabrication and repair. All students must complete a semester-long internship prior to graduation. The program provides manufacturers' training from ABYC, Volvo and Mercury Marine. Federal loans and grants are available for qualified students. Job placement assistance is available.

      New England Institute of Technology

      2500 Post Road

      Warwick, RI 02886

      401-467-7744

      neit.edu

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